Rain pounded New York City and Long Island this week.
Water filled streets in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.
Flash floods swept over homes and businesses.
The National Weather Service posted warnings.
Power lines fell.
Power cuts resulted.
Roads became rivers.
Some areas were cut off.
Emergency teams operated all week.
They rescued trapped residents.
Officials warned people not to drive through water.
Rainfall reached levels rarely seen at this time.
More rain might come.
More flooding may follow.